Warehouse Operations Manager

RR Donnelley•Houston, TX

6d•$78,700 - $125,900

About The Position

The Warehouse Manager has overall accountability for the efficiency, space and workflow optimization, and inventory accuracy of the warehouse operation. He/She will oversee daily activities including receiving, storage, shipping, material handling, inventory control, staff supervision, and team development.

Requirements

Minimum - 4 Year / Bachelors Degree
Minimum - 4 years of related experience, 3 of which were in a supervisory capacity is required; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience is required.
Ability to function independently in a multi-task environment, as well as part of a team
Strong interpersonal skills to ensure appropriate communication with all levels of management and employees
Strong planning and organizational skills
Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office computer software applications including E-Mail, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Word, and the use of Internet Explorer.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Data Analytics, Warehouse Management or ERP Systems a Plus
Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices a Plus

Responsibilities

Manage operational budgets and control labor costs.
Track and evaluate key performance metrics to optimize productivity, reduce bottlenecks, and reduce operational costs.
Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies such as Occupational Safety and Heath Administration.
Lead, coach, mentor, motivate and inspire direct reports to achieve an optimum level of performance by consistently demonstrating role model behavior in all that is said and done.
Plans and directs Warehouse activities and establishes priorities in keeping with safe, effective, and efficient operations and cost factors, while ensuring inventory accuracy and timeliness.
Work with industrial engineering and management personnel to establish productivity and quality standards.
Set goals for employees and motivate Warehouse personnel to achieve their goals.
Work with the supervisors to develop a safety culture with zero incidents/accidents.
Conduct 5S audits. Ensure 5S audit actions are addressed in a timely manner and are effective.
Ensure employees know and understand customer and quality requirements and standards.
Set the quality direction to meet/exceed customer requirements in a cost-effective manner.
Maintain employee awareness and adherence to ISO standards and procedures. Ensure the Quality Policy and objectives are understood and enacted.
Ensure process corrective actions are addressed in a timely manner and are effective, including conducting audits of effectiveness.
Provide leadership in identifying, developing, and implementing process improvements in the Warehouse.
Ensure that equipment is maintained and operated in a safe manner.
Evaluate and provide training as needed, setting in place a long-term training strategy.
Compile, distribute, evaluate, and action Warehouse metrics.
With inventory control personnel, conducts cycle counts and physical inventory activities as required.
Participate in and satisfactorily complete all training seminars and related programs required of the assigned position.
Perform other duties as assigned by management representatives within the scope of responsibility and the requirements of the job.